Put application documents into one tidy PDF
Letting agents, mortgage brokers and visa services ask for a stack of evidence: payslips, bank statements, proof of address, ID and references. Sending them as one well-ordered, labelled PDF looks organised and gets you through checks faster.
Why this matters
Application documents are some of the most sensitive files you own. Uploading them to a random converter website to merge them is exactly the kind of risk worth avoiding, which is why Think Pages does the work inside your browser.
A single PDF is also easier for the person reviewing it. They can read top to bottom instead of opening a dozen attachments, and nothing gets missed.
Key benefits
- Everything in one fileMerge PDF statements, photos of letters and scanned ID into one document in the order the checklist asks for.
- Send only what's neededRemove pages that aren't required, such as the terms and conditions pages at the end of a bank statement.
- Lock it with a passwordAdd AES-256 password protection before emailing, and share the password separately.
- Never uploadedPayslips, statements and ID stay on your device the whole time.
How to build an application pack
- Gather the documents the checklist asks for. Download statements as PDFs and photograph paper letters flat in good light.
- Open Combine PDFs and add everything. Drag pages into the order of the checklist.
- Remove pages you don't need to share, and rotate or crop any photos.
- Export with Compression set to Smaller if the portal has a size limit. Tick Password-protect if you're sending it by email.
Tips
- Name the file clearly, for example "Jane Smith - rental application - 12 Elm Road".
- Check whether the agent's portal accepts password-protected PDFs before locking the file; some can't open them.
- Only share what's asked for. If they want three months of statements, don't send six.
Questions
Is it safe to combine bank statements online?
It's safest to use a tool that doesn't upload them. Think Pages merges files in your browser, so statements never reach a server.
Can I password-protect the PDF?
Yes. Use Protect PDF, or tick Password-protect when exporting from Combine PDFs. The file is encrypted with AES-256.
Can I combine phone photos of documents with PDFs?
Yes. Photos, screenshots, PDFs and Word files can all go into the same pack.
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